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Linville, NC
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Linville, NC
At a Glance
How Linville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Linville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Linville residents earn a median household income of $72,759 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,167. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 698 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linville is $348,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,422. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Linville reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,332/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Linville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.